Job Description

If you're passionate about family law and client care, this is your chance to join a supportive team helping clients through important life changes.



Be part of an exciting new chapter as Hatton Law grows with Stowe Family Law, the UK's largest & fastest-growing specialist family law firm.



Hatton Law joined Stowe Family Law in June 2025. While you'll initially work under the Hatton law brand until mid-2026, you'll enjoy the support and benefits of the wider Stowe Family Law team.




Meet the Hatton Law team in Kent - https://hattonlaw.co.uk/

What You'll Be Doing:

As a Legal Assistant, you'll support our Fee Earners. Your responsibilities will include:


Audio typing from digital dictation Handling file compliance and onboarding tasks, including identity checks Uploading documents to the court portal Bundling and collating documents as needed Liaising with clients, lawyers, counsel chambers, and courts Managing case administration (paper files) and updating the case management system (One Advanced) Arranging meetings and keeping diaries organised for clients Dealing with No-Fault Divorce files, including booking the first appointment and staying up to date with the latest No-Fault Divorce rules

What You'll Bring:

Experience as a Legal Assistant, family law experience is essential Excellent organisational and communication skills Enjoy working in a busy, office-based team environment A caring, professional approach with great attention to detail Positive about adapting to new ways of working and ideas

Salary, Hours & Location:

Salary: 24,000 - 28,000 per year, depending on experience Hours: Full-time (35 hours per week) Location: Chatham, Kent Working arrangements: This role is office-based, 5 days per week Hatton Law will merge fully into Stowe Family Law from mid-2026

Benefits

Read about our full benefits package here - https://careers.stowefamilylaw.co.uk/employee-bene...



24,000 - 28,000 depending on experience A wellbeing culture including Mental Wellbeing days, and access to counselling sessions Volunteering leave Bonus Diversity public holidays 26 days holiday Enhanced adoption, maternity and paternity pay Paid leave for fertility treatment Emergency dependents leave Bereavement leave Medicash health insurance - 24/7 GP's, dental, counselling, gym discounts Training grants Life Assurance Contributory pension * Flexible working